---
title: "EPP0128-R1 - ICT Fully Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cf12"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# EPP0128-R1 - ICT Fully Managed Service

Buyer: CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf12

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## Summary

Castle Point Borough Council, located in Benfleet, United Kingdom, recently concluded a procurement process for an "ICT Fully Managed Service". The contract was awarded on 24 April 2026, aiming to enhance service efficiency and responsiveness. This procurement falls under the IT services category with delivery throughout various UK regions. The procurement method was selective, employing a competitive flexible procedure, with the award currently pending. The contract, valued at £1,933,858.40, will commence from 25 May 2026, extending initially until 30 September 2028, with potential renewal up to September 2030. The standstill period ends on 6 May 2026, and a future signature is anticipated by 22 May 2026.

This opportunity offers considerable growth potential for businesses involved in IT consulting, software development, and support services. The procurement procedure involved a two-stage competitive approach, inviting bids from SMEs and larger enterprises alike. Aujla Business Systems Limited, opted as the supplier, signifies a robust opportunity for similar-scale businesses specialising in comprehensive ICT solutions. With the procurement being covered by the Procurement Act 2023, businesses capable of delivering high-quality technical and commercial responses have a significant edge. This tender provides a platform for companies to expand their footprint in public sector contracts while contributing to the advancement of local government service efficiency.

## Notice

Castle Point Borough Council (CPBC) via the Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP) is seeking provision of an ICT Fully Managed Service, designed to enhance the efficiency, responsiveness, and quality of services provided by CPBC.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract length will be 30 months with the option to extend for a further 1+1 year which is solely at the discretion of the Council. This period includes an implementation period of 6 months with the service commencing on 1st October 2026 until 30th September 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037626-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | £2,500,000 |
| Awards value | £1,933,858 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BENFLEET |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS7 1TF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Castle Point |
| Electoral ward | Thundersley South |
| Westminster constituency | Castle Point |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUJLA BUSINESS SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 13:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037626-2026
- 17 Oct 2025 at 14:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066414-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037626-2026
  24th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066414-2025
  17th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.absbiz.net
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/index.html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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